Ultimate low lvl co-op build

Hey guys

I am really enjoying my sl16 sunbro and huge thx go out to those who have helped me gear him so far special mention to Mildred and bozarhd

However I didn't take a lot of time to plan my sunbro and as a result my weapon chooses are limited as I only allowed myself 8 dex

I would like to make a new co-op build which is melee again and refine my choices however being a new comer to the community and game I was hoping I could ask for some pointers around weapon chose and armory etc.

I would still like to retain 20 faith so that I can use the sunbird lightening spear however str and dex are obviously dependent on my weapons of choice.

I have heard that fire gargoyles halberd is good ? I have also used fury blade and quite like it also however I'm sure there are many options I could go for and I do understand that making a call based on another persons play style is hard

Warrior would be the best class bet, beginning with 13 strength and 13 dex, giving you early access to both types of items.

Raise strength to 16, then put the rest in faith in attunement... like this.
http://darksouls.itsthatguy.com/?c=V2FuZGVyZXIsMTIwLDUwLDE2LDM1LDE0LDUwLDEyLDE4LDg=

This would allow the most inclusive weaponry set.

EDIT: Wrong build, sorry!
http://darksouls.itsthatguy.com/?c=V2FycmlvciwyMCwxMSwxMCwxMiwxNiwxMywxMSw5LDIw

^Not bad. But going 14 dex instead of 13 opens up a lot more weapons options. And going Cleric can potentially make it lower level, if you don't mind having a little less End:

http://darksouls.itsthatguy.com/?c=Q2xlcmljLDE4LDExLDExLDksMTYsMTQsMTEsOCwyMA==

Also, for only 1 more point in Att, you can get a second slot.

Well, I'm feeling patient right now, so here are all the weapons you'll be able to wield with those stats!


16 Str/ 13 Dex:

Dagger
Ghost Blade
Bandit's Knife (great weapon!)
Broadsword
Shortsword
Longsword
Barbed Straightsword
Sunlight Straight Sword
Astora's Straight Sword
Drake Sword
Crystal Straight Sword
Bastard Sword
Claymore
Scimitar
Falchion
Queelag's Furysword
Rapier
Estoc
Mail Breaker
Hand Axe
Battle Axe
Club
Reinforced Club
Mace
Morningstar
Warpick
Pickaxe
Blacksmith Hammer
Hammer of Vamos
Caestus
Spear
Demon Spear
Partizan
Halberd
Gargoyle Halberd
Scythe
Lucerne
Shortbow
Composite Bow
Light Crossbow
Heavy Crossbow


16 Str/ 13 Dex, dual handed: All of the above, plus:

Crystal Greatsword
Manserpent Greatsword
Great Lord Greatsword
Zweihander
Server
Gravelord Sword
Butcher Knife
Crescent Axe
Blacksmith Giant Hammer
Pike


16 Str/ 14 Dex: all of the above, plus:

Parrying Dagger*
Balder Side Sword
Flamberge
Shotel
Uchigatana
Chaos Blade
Gargoyle Tail Axe
Claws
titanite Catch Pole
Great Scythe
Lifehunt Scythe
Whip
Longbow
Avelyn


Turns out there aren't that many weapons you can use at 14 dex that you can't use at 13, so in terms of raw numbers it may not seem like so many more, but those you do gain access to are really worth 1 point.


*Be aware: you can use the parrying dagger in your left hand to parry even if you don't meet the stats requirements. But to use it to attack, you need the stats.

BLA1NE wrote:Well, I'm feeling patient right now, so here are all the weapons you'll be able to wield with those stats!


16 Str/ 13 Dex:

Dagger
Ghost Blade
Bandit's Knife (great weapon!)
Broadsword
Shortsword
Longsword
Barbed Straightsword
Sunlight Straight Sword
Astora's Straight Sword
Drake Sword
Crystal Straight Sword
Bastard Sword
Claymore
Scimitar
Falchion
Queelag's Furysword
Rapier
Estoc
Mail Breaker
Hand Axe
Battle Axe
Club
Reinforced Club
Mace
Morningstar
Warpick
Pickaxe
Blacksmith Hammer
Hammer of Vamos
Caestus
Spear
Demon Spear
Partizan
Halberd
Gargoyle Halberd
Scythe
Lucerne
Shortbow
Composite Bow
Light Crossbow
Heavy Crossbow


16 Str/ 13 Dex, dual handed: All of the above, plus:

Crystal Greatsword
Manserpent Greatsword
Great Lord Greatsword
Zweihander
Server
Gravelord Sword
Butcher Knife
Crescent Axe
Blacksmith Giant Hammer
Pike


16 Str/ 14 Dex: all of the above, plus:

Parrying Dagger*
Balder Side Sword
Flamberge
Shotel
Uchigatana
Chaos Blade
Gargoyle Tail Axe
Claws
titanite Catch Pole
Great Scythe
Lifehunt Scythe
Whip
Longbow
Avelyn


Turns out there aren't that many weapons you can use at 14 dex that you can't use at 13, so in terms of raw numbers it may not seem like so many more, but those you do gain access to are really worth 1 point.


*Be aware: you can use the parrying dagger in your left hand to parry even if you don't meet the stats requirements. But to use it to attack, you need the stats.

[color#FFF7A6]My build is sincerely a typo, I intended to take it to 14, I missed a point when clicking on the build specs...[/color]

Ah, well then: 16/14 was a good call.

The Cleric class is still a better fit, though.

Question must be asked, why not just raise your character 6 levels, and move dex from 8->14?

You're SL 16, making it SL22 should still let you co-op just fine, probably even in the burg. Those 10+10% numbers aren't always accurate, but even if they were, you'd be able to play with level 10-34, which is a prime section of Jolly Cooperation!

Dellusions wrote:Question must be asked, why not just raise your character 6 levels, and move dex from 8->14?

You're SL 16, making it SL22 should still let you co-op just fine, probably even in the burg. Those 10+10% numbers aren't always accurate, but even if they were, you'd be able to play with level 10-34, which is a prime section of Jolly Cooperation!

fair point !

I am trailing a few different suggestions in here and they are all great

thank you bla1ne for the list also its tops !

http://darksoulswiki.wikispaces.com/Fire-Maiden-Build

this one should be fine i think?

Again thank you all for your input on this topic it has been great.

A Quick update for you all I ended up going with this build instead and raising my level to 19 ClicK

I prefer a melee style of play but this also allows me to use some healing spells as well. Unfortunately I can no longer use my lightening spear from the sunbros but all in all it is a very fun build with many available weapons and utilities available to me. yes it is a pain having to change rings to be able to use my spells however it really is fun pulling out gravelord sword dance (big version) and fire tempest for when pesky invaders come in to ruin peoples days

Again thank all and happy co-op'n

Cheers
Dan